Michael Bisping is a agency believer that Nick and Nate Diaz belong within the UFC Corridor Of Fame.
Bisping himself is a member of the unique membership, as the previous middleweight champion was inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame again in 2017. 2023 noticed one other bunch of legendary names be part of the corridor; together with Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Jens Pulver, and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The legendary bout between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald from UFC 189 in 2015 was additionally inducted.
Taking to his YouTube channel and discussing the matter, Bisping contemplated if followers would ever see longtime favorites, The Diaz brothers, Nick and Nate, ever inducted into the Corridor Of Fame.
“My god, after all, and not using a shadow of a doubt, with out query,” Bisping stated (by way of MMA Combating). “I say each of them. I believe Nick Diaz over Nate Diaz definitely deserves to be in there. Nate Diaz, after all, is a world sensation, the win over [Conor] McGregor and the loss to McGregor, they have been a few of the greatest pay-per-views, and other people love the man. They love to observe him struggle.”
No matter who Bipsing thinks deserves an induction extra between the brothers, “The Rely” holds agency that each deserve the nod nonetheless. Nick Diaz hasn’t fought since September of 2021 when he suffered a TKO defeat to Robbie Lawler. He hasn’t formally retired however there was no indication as of late that he plans on returning to the Octagon.
As for Nate, the fight sports activities star made a reputation for himself throughout his iconic feud with Conor McGregor, turning into the primary man to defeat the Irishman below the UFC’s banner. Since, he has develop into one of many greatest stars the UFC has ever seen, combating out his contract with the promotion final 12 months earlier than embarking on a journey in skilled boxing.
“They need to be within the UFC Corridor of Fame,” Bisping stated. “When 20, 30, 40, 50 years cross, 100 years from now, they need to be remembered. They stand out as two of essentially the most aggressive, sport, at all times prepared, at all times got here ready, at all times in form, harmful in all areas, nice hanging, superb submissions, and only a large following.
“How might we neglect about these individuals? I imply, if I get a type of [trophies], Nick and Nate Diaz definitely deserve one in all them. If I’m making the selection, they’re within the Corridor of Fame, easy as that.”
